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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.86, 504.70 and 181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.86, 504.70 and 181.90 is: 273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.86 : 504.70 = 181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.86/504.70 = 181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.86x = 504.70 × 181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.86x = 91,804.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,804.93/335.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.34

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